Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

What you will study

Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:

• Analysing Social Work Foundations (intensive)
• Social Work Theory for Professional Practice (new title from 2024)
• Loss, Grief and Mental Health
• Leadership in Social Policy
• Interpersonal Skills for Social Work Practice A (intensive) (replaces SWK527 from 2024)
• Interpersonal Skills for Professional Practice B (intensive) (replaces SWK522 from 2024)
• Research for Community Development (replaces SWK528 from 2024)
• Skills for Culturally Responsive Practice (20cp) (intensive) (replaces SWK524 and SWK529 from 2024)
• Cultural Security in Child Protection Practice
• Field Education A (Master's) (30 credit points)
• Field Education B (Master's) (30 credit points)

Entry requirements

Successful completion of:

• A recognised bachelor's degree in any field.
• The equivalent of one year of full-time study in behavioural or social science units, whether included in the completed degree or additional qualifications at diploma or above level.

Due to professional recognition, applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work undergraduate degree accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers will not be eligible to enter this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined in the university policy. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree, you will develop key skills in critical thinking and working with persons of diverse backgrounds. Career opportunities exist in fields such as drug and alcohol, family violence, working with children and families, refugee and humanitarian contexts, social policy, justice, First Nations organisations, not-for-profit sector, government sector including child protection, health, education, residential and aged care, international development, social policy and research.

Fees and CSP

Estimated total fee in 2025: TBA (Commonwealth Supported Places)

Estimated annual fee in 2025: $26,160 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Student fees may vary per:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.